Lot 2309
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2d blue plate II the magnificent plating study with retouches and other related positions (SG 115, a), consisting of 40 stamps with row 18 positions 1-5 retouched; row 19 positions 1-7 and 9-10 with strip of three (2-3-4), all retouched; row 20 positions 2, 5-7 and 9-10, some retouched; various rows and positions showing damaged non-retouched areas, as well as some retouches; row 17 position 9 matched examples (2) with pre-retouch and retouched respectively, similar matched examples for row 18 position 8, and sequence of plate wear after retouch illustrated by three progressive examples from row 18 position 8, Fine to Very Fine for such a remarkable study which is difficult to duplicate. Campbell Paterson A2n(V).
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Plate II of the 2d was the only new plate introduced for any value of the Chalon Heads during their seventeen year period of issue.
It came into use in late 1865 or early 1866, but extensive retouching of some 36 impressions had to be carried out in late 1867, since careless handling had resulted in the nickel coating of those impressions, which were from the lower part of the sheet, being stripped away.
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